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Two Pilots Die in Taiwan Military Training Aircraft Crash
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Two Pilots Die in Taiwan Military Training Aircraft Crash

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Two pilots died when a T-34 training military aircraft crashed at the end of a runway in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
  • The military has formed a special group to investigate the cause of the accident.
  • President Lai Ching-te expressed deep sorrow, calling the pilots 'heroes' for their sacrifice.

Two pilots lost their lives when a T-34 training military aircraft crashed at the end of a runway at Gangshan Air Base in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan. The accident occurred at 8:08 AM local time on Tuesday. The Ministry of National Defense confirmed the crash and stated that a special task force has been established to determine the cause of the incident.

deeply saddened

โ€” President Lai Ching-teExpressing his reaction to the deaths of the two pilots.

The deceased pilots have been identified by their ranks and surnames as Lieutenant Colonels Lu and Guo. President Lai Ching-te conveyed his deep sadness over their deaths. He honored the pilots, referring to them as "heroes" and thanking them for their "sacrifice and dedication" to Taiwan. A spokesperson for the Air Force declined to provide further details when contacted by Agence France-Presse.

heroes

โ€” President Lai Ching-teDescribing the pilots who died in the crash.

Taiwan's Air Force primarily uses single-engine propeller "Beechcraft" aircraft for pilot training, according to the Ministry of Defense's website. The first of these aircraft were delivered to Taiwan in 1984. This incident follows a previous event in January, where an F-16 fighter jet crashed into the sea off Taiwan's east coast during a routine training mission. The pilot was presumed to have ejected but has not been found.

sacrifice and dedication

โ€” President Lai Ching-teAcknowledging the pilots' contributions to Taiwan.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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